If you are interested in serving the Manheim Township Community as a volunteer member of Manheim Township Fire Rescue, click this link https://mtfr.net/opportunities/and prepare to start an experience that is both exciting and rewarding. MTFR has many volunteer opportunities. … [Read more...]
On Thursday May 5th, the Lancaster County Rescue Task Force was requested by the Harrisburg Fire Department to assist at the collapse of a retaining wall. The wall was that collapsed was in close proximity to several buildings and a bridge. The collapse cause part of a parking … [Read more...]
On Saturday April 30th, Crews from all 3 MTFR Fire Stations traveled to the West Chester Fire Training Center for some live fire drills. Crews participated in 11 evolutions, involving 22 fires that were located on various floors of the 3 story burn building. The drills focused … [Read more...]
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ALL COUNTIES IN FOREST DISTRICT 17 TODAY: Tuesday April 19, 2016 from noon until 8PM. The PA Bureau of Forestry has issued a RED FLAG WARNING. This means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A … [Read more...]
On Monday, April 18th, MTFR crews were invited to tour the Lancaster facility of Alcoa North American Rolled Products. This plant deals with the production of common alloy products, specializing in aluminum sheet and cast plate. The plant, located in Manheim Township near Routes … [Read more...]
This week, Harrisburg Area Community College instructors provided refresher training for MTFR Hazardous Materials Technicians. MTFR assists the Lancaster County Hazardous Materials Team by providing additional technicians on Hazardous Materials calls. Currently, 24 MTFR members … [Read more...]